3Stir in cranberry mixture and pecans. Remove from heat; sprinkle with thyme. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

Expert Tips

Serve this dish warm or at room temperature, or chill it and serve as a salad.

Make sure to thoroughly rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove its natural bitter coating.

If you have the oven on, you can toast the pecans in a shallow pan at 350°F for 7 to 10 minutes, or toast them on the stove-top. Sprinkle pecans in ungreased heavy skillet; cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are browned.